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- Salmon catching is a popular sport in Iceland. Many of the country's best salmon rivers are in Borgarfjörður. At the end of the nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth, anglers, especially English gentlemen, came from abroad to visit these generous rivers. Special facilities were built to house these visitors on the banks of some of the best rivers. One of them is the Ensku húsin or the Old English Fishing Lodge at river Langá built by Englishmen in 1884. When a new facility was built for the fishermen, the old one was changed into a year-round guesthouse. The building's age and original purpose obviously leave a mark on everything. That, however, makes the place charming. You can almost feel the ghosts of the long-gone fishermen in every corner. Although the house was recently redecorated, care has been taken to honor its history. This is a family-run guesthouse, and guests can choose between various types of services, from sleeping bag accommodation to a fuller lodging, which includes a bathroom, and full-dining services.
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Disappointing.
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Upon arriving at this lodging, it looked beautiful from the outside. And indeed it is beautiful on the inside too.... But stay downstairs if you can. We were upstairs in a very basic...
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- posted on 07.31.12
- by niteynite
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Magical
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Anna and Hjorleifur are a hard working couple with delightful boys. Loved the English hunting lodge. The owners are wonderful cooks and l loved the idea that they use mostly local...
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- posted on 07.29.12
- by beachgirl315_12
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Too bad it was our last night, but we will come back.
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I will keep this simple. Loved it. Beautiful setting, quiet, clean, friendly and helpful staff, great food. And wi-fi. It was an easy drive early in the morning from Ensku husin to...
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- posted on 07.08.12
- by Insperatus
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Contact:
- tel: +354 437 1725
- fax: +354 437 1734
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Address:
- Við Langá
- Litla Brekka
- Borgarnes 311
Amenities:
- breakfast included
- business-facilities
- restaurant
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